The history of Arminia Bielefeld

Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.

The key milestones at a glance.

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Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1970–1989

Bundesliga, scandal and dramatic swings

  1. Compulsory relegation is confirmed

    The DFB federal tribunal confirmed Arminia’s compulsory relegation following the bribery scandal.

    Location: Bielefeld
1995–2014

Returns and setbacks

  1. The shock against Darmstadt

    Darmstadt 98
    1:3
    Arminia Bielefeld
    2. Bundesliga play-offs
    First leg · May 16, 2014 · Location: Darmstadt Stadium: Stadion am Böllenfalltor
    Arminia Bielefeld
    2:4a.e.t.
    Darmstadt 98
    2. Bundesliga play-offs
    Second leg · May 19, 2014 · Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    The 3–1 away win in the first leg was not enough: Arminia lost the return match 2–4 after extra time.

2015–2023

Cup surprises and new beginnings

  1. Back to the second division

    Arminia Bielefeld
    1:1
    RB Leipzig
    Bundesliga
    Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    The final-day 1–1 draw against RB Leipzig confirmed relegation.

  2. A second consecutive relegation

    SV Wehen Wiesbaden
    4:0
    Arminia Bielefeld
    2. Bundesliga play-offs
    First leg · June 2, 2023 · Location: Wiesbaden Stadium: BRITA-Arena
    Arminia Bielefeld
    1:2
    SV Wehen Wiesbaden
    2. Bundesliga play-offs
    Second leg · June 6, 2023 · Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    After losing 0–4 in Wiesbaden, Arminia also lost the return play-off match 1–2.